Al Roker'sTodayCo-Hosts Celebrate His 45th Anniversary at NBC: 'You Are the Beating Heart of This Show'

Al Roker marked 45 years with NBC in 2023.Photo:John Lamparski/Getty John Lamparski/Getty Al Rokercelebrated a major milestone this week! On Monday, the beloved weatherman andTodayco-host, 69, marked 45 years with NBC, and his co-hosts insisted on commemorating the anniversary on-air — despite Roker’s sly attempt to slip away after delivering the weather forecast. “Ope, look at the time, I’ve got to go,” Roker joked to hisTodayco-hostsCraig Melvin,Savannah Guthrie,Hoda KotbandSheinelle Jones, who insisted he stick around for his celebration.

Al Roker, Ava DuVernay and More Stars Pay Tribute to B. Smith: 'She Fought the Good Fight'

Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images Celebrities are paying tribute to the life and legacy ofB. Smith. Afternews of Smith’s deathon Saturday at age 70, her many friends and fans shared tributes on social media in honor of the late restaurateur and lifestyle guru. “The elegance. The grace. The style. May God rest and bless her soul. #BSmith was one-of-a-kind,” director Ava DuVernay shared. Tamron Hallretweeted a post about Smith from reporter Audrey Washington who wrote, “She broke down barriers.

Al Roker, Carson Daly and Craig Melvin Share How Their Dads 'Informed How We Became Fathers'

Carson Daly, Al Roker and Craig Melvin.Photo: Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank Al Roker,Carson DalyandCraig Melvinare passionate fathers — and they each have their own dads to thank for helping them become this way.WithFather’s Dayaround the corner, theTodayshow trio opens up to PEOPLE exclusively about what the holiday means to them.“I think Father’s Day means a little different thing to each one of us,” says Roker, 67. “But I think at the core, I think we were fortunate enough to see our dads and that informed how we became fathers.

Al Unser Sr., Four-Time Winner of the Indy 500, Dead at 82: 'A Great Man'

Photo: Getty Legendary racer Al Unser Sr., a four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500,died at his home in New Mexico on Thursday. He was 82. “My heart is so saddened. My father passed away last night. He was a Great man and even a Greater Father,” Unser’s son, former race car driver Al Unser Jr., wrote onTwitterabout his father’s death. “Rest In Peace Dad!” According to astatementfrom the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), Unser had been battling cancer for 17 years.

Ala. Boy, 5, Is Killed in Crossfire Between 2 Family Members: 'Such a Bright Future'

On Saturday morning, Ta’ Narius “TJ” Moore, Jr., 5, was thrilled when he was named an All-Star on his Alabama youth league football team. Hours later, the spunky kindergartner was dead after being caught in the crossfire between two family members who were allegedly shooting at each other outside their apartment complex, the Birmingham Police Department says in a news release. “He was a fun-loving guy,’’ his grandmother, Sherie Moore, told AL.